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Argentina

FIFA #1
CONM Qual
Winners 2022
Implied 11.1%
★★★★★Analyst rating

Analyst note

Defending champions. Messi (38) still magical. Alvarez, Fernandez, Martinez elite. Kind draw.

Key player

Lionel Messi

Difficulty · Easy

Projected XI

Shape on paper

4-5-1
E.MartinezAcunaQuartaRomeroMolinaJ.AlvarezMessiMariaE.FernandezAllisterL.Martinez
Forge's projected XI — not a confirmed lineup.

Deep dive

Contender breakdown

Qualification record

W10 D4 L4

Nations League

3rd place

Starting XI

E.Martinez; Molina, Romero, Martinez Quarta, Acuna; Mac Allister, E.Fernandez; Di Maria/Simeone, Messi, J.Alvarez; L.Martinez

Injury concerns

Messi (38) – fitness managed. Romero (knee injury from Spurs match, concern)

Squad watch

Players to watch

  • Lionel Messi

    RW/10 · Inter Miami (MLS) · Age 38

    ★★★★☆
    Impact
    Caps
    188
    Intl goals
    106
    Club 25-26
    Returned after injury; playing regular MLS minutes
    Fitness
    Managed/semi-fit
    WC 2022
    Winner – defining performance 2022
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